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Chipped oil filter housing...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by das5150, May 25, 2015.

  1. das5150

    das5150 Member

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    Alright guys, weigh in. Is this going to leak? If YES, what's the answer? JB Weld? Haha....
    Keep in mind it's temporary until my spin-on conversion gets here.
     

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    das5150, May 25, 2015
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Yes it's going to leak like mad wait for new kit. Not worth risking engine or life when it dumps oil on rear tire
     
    Toomanybikes, May 25, 2015
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  3. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    +1
     
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    OK. I figured, but thought I should confirm. I have the machine shop here at work taking a whack at it as well. Nothing to lose anyway...
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    just your motor, time to clean the bike, how long can it take until the spin on arrives?
     
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    What I'm saying is, we have a professional machine shop that can repair it like new, BUT... if they f*** it up that's fine because the spin on is on it's way!
     
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    I just installed the spin-on kit today. I think you shouldn't even bother with spending the effort of repairing the factory housing. The kit was really easy to install. Plus, with the correct filter, it has more than double the filtering effectiveness of the stock units. Besides, Len had my kit to my door within 4 days of ordering it. I recommend any XJ owner to get this UPGRADE.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    what good will the spin on do you if you seize the motor?
    you asked for opinions but it is your call.
     
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  9. wink1018

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    Just let the bike sit for the few days of waiting for the spin-on kit you ordered.
     
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  10. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Uh.... Still can't wrap my head around that one---- are they professional or not? They want your money?---- they'll do it. With any guarantees? They do it out of the goodness of their hearts?---- they'd tell you to just wait til the new stuff arrives.
     
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  11. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The cost of a used housing is a lot less than the repair cost of the broken one will be (you'd be lucky to get it done for $100), but since its the shop at your job I understand why you asked. Just be patient and wait for the spin-on kit to arrive. If you want to use the broken housing as an opportunity to learn how to weld and machine aluminum then go for it.
     
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    Aaaah yes grasshopper your time waiting has been rewarded
     
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    I work at a large facility that houses a full machine shop... I gave it to them. Cost is zero, so whatever.
     
    das5150, May 26, 2015
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    well then, why did you buy one in the first place?
     
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    how did you break the filter housing?
     
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